We all wish we had a crystal ball, especially in these unprecedented times. The coronavirus pandemic has crushed many outdoor businesses, small and large, while some segments of the outdoor industry have blossomed.
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Face mask production has become a hot topic in the industry this year, as brands across the world scramble to devise the safest, most comfortable products possible for the strange new landscape of daily life during the pandemic. We want to know: Which brand makes your favorite ...read more
Outdoor industry webinars have cropped up swiftly and relentlessly in the last few months. Since the pandemic began, it seems like every week there's a new online event (or five) covering all manner of coronavirus-related concerns, from applying for small business loans to ...read more
Trying to predict how the coronavirus will affect companies—whether small or large—has proven to be a difficult, if not impossible, endeavor. Just this week, REI confirmed that it will lay off 400 retail employees, even as sales of camping equipment and other outdoor goods surge. ...read more
As retailers start to reopen in select states, everyone seems to be grappling with the same question: How much caution is necessary to keep people safe? The issue of whether to require masks has already generated debate, but that's not where safety measures end. Many store ...read more
Thanks to the coronavirus crisis, sales of dehydrated meal have shot through the roof in recent months. A sizable number of non-backpackers have probably been introduced to them for the first time, but for those of us who hike, dehydrated food is a familiar culinary option on the ...read more
With summer backpacking season fast approaching, a classic hikers' debate has stirred once again: What do you do about toilet paper on the trail? This year, the question is a little more topical than usual; TP has never enjoyed a moment in the spotlight quite like this. Still, ...read more
Many of us have what a lot of people would consider to be dream jobs. Sure, work is work, but a lot of what we do revolves on getting people outside. And we get to do a lot of that ourselves, too. We're curious how you got started in this great industry. Share your stories with ...read more
Next summer, the outdoor industry will have two trade shows to attend—or choose between: Outdoor Retailer and a brand new show. The Big Gear Show just announced that it's setting up a hardgoods-only event in Salt Lake City, Utah, featuring a consumer day and pre-show outdoor ...read more
As states across the country look toward easing restrictions on social distancing, retailers are grappling with how to keep their customers safe when doors reopen. Some, like GearHeads Outdoor Store in Moab, have purchased large hand-washing stations. Others are considering ...read more
